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Survey findings: Librarians, researchers and open access publishing

This month, Library Connect sent a short survey to subscribers asking for input on how librarians and information professionals are helping to inform their researchers about open access publishing options. Download, benchmark, share some key data points and read additional comments below from your library peers around the world:

A survey respondent indicated their researchers were conflating paying an article publishing charge (APC) with "vanity" publishing, and that there was a lack of understanding of embargoes and copyright. Their researchers are uploading to ResearchGate instead of the institutional repository — not understanding that repository staff ensure compliance with publishers.

Additional ideas to promote OA from survey open fields

Video interviews with scientists about open access

Add links to open access resources on library website

Use current awareness services, such as blogging and text messages

Host legal activities about open access

Create beautiful banners promoting OA publishing and place them in conspicuous locations for researchers to read